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as in exciting
to fill with great joy
seeing their son ordained as a priest was one of the most elevating moments in their lives
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as in lifting
to move from a lower to a higher place or position
the old trick of using a fat phone book to elevate a child to a more comfortable position at the table
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as in promoting
to move higher in rank or position
the announcement that the pope will elevate several prelates to the rank of cardinal
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as in exalting
to assign a high status or value to
a decade in which greed and selfishness were elevated to the rank of virtues
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Recent Examples of elevating
Andrew Silow-Carroll, Sun Sentinel, 4 May 2026
What was initially thought to be a small number of caves has been proven otherwise through ongoing research, elevating Nottingham’s historical significance (with a reference to Robin Hood attached).
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 3 May 2026
The audience leans into legacy appeal, treating the sequel as a cultural reunion rather than a cash grab, with comparisons to long-gestating follow-ups like Top Gun Maverick elevating expectations.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 1 May 2026
The Glamaker Oversized Jean Jacket caught my mom's eye for its drapey pleated back and dropped shoulders, elevating your look ever so slightly without losing structure.
—Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 1 May 2026
And to top things off, a flight of rustic hanging fixtures or sleek pathway lights could be the key to elevating an already great outdoor dining setup.
—Morgan Goldberg, Architectural Digest, 1 May 2026
The more limited the color variant, the rarer the album will be, elevating its value and demand for that particular release.
—Nina Derwin, Martha Stewart, 30 Apr. 2026
The metaphorical mountain is something Robbins also became deeply connected to throughout the career-elevating process of writing Apex.
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 30 Apr. 2026
The front office sought a fresh perspective in elevating Mattingly.
—Charlotte Varnes, New York Times, 29 Apr. 2026
Verb
The Jewish Theological Seminary has named Rabbi Mike Uram as its next chancellor, elevating a Jewish educator best known for his time as executive director of the University of Pennsylvania Hillel to lead Conservative Judaism’s flagship university and rabbinical school.
—Andrew Silow-Carroll, Sun Sentinel, 4 May 2026
What was initially thought to be a small number of caves has been proven otherwise through ongoing research, elevating Nottingham’s historical significance (with a reference to Robin Hood attached).
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 3 May 2026
The audience leans into legacy appeal, treating the sequel as a cultural reunion rather than a cash grab, with comparisons to long-gestating follow-ups like Top Gun Maverick elevating expectations.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 1 May 2026
The Glamaker Oversized Jean Jacket caught my mom's eye for its drapey pleated back and dropped shoulders, elevating your look ever so slightly without losing structure.
—Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 1 May 2026
And to top things off, a flight of rustic hanging fixtures or sleek pathway lights could be the key to elevating an already great outdoor dining setup.
—Morgan Goldberg, Architectural Digest, 1 May 2026
The more limited the color variant, the rarer the album will be, elevating its value and demand for that particular release.
—Nina Derwin, Martha Stewart, 30 Apr. 2026
The metaphorical mountain is something Robbins also became deeply connected to throughout the career-elevating process of writing Apex.
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 30 Apr. 2026
The front office sought a fresh perspective in elevating Mattingly.
—Charlotte Varnes, New York Times, 29 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for elevating
Adjective
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Violators could be ticketed similar to a non-moving violation for a driver.—
Jim Turner,
Sun Sentinel,
18 Mar. 2026
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Each wrong turn is bittersweet, making the eventual reunion even more moving and meaningful.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
17 Mar. 2026
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Major Wilson, 17, has been around horses most of his life and now spends much of his time helping younger riders get ready, showing them how to saddle their horses without exciting them.—
Jhair Romero,
Houston Chronicle,
26 Feb. 2026
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For Harrington and her husband Dante, the thought of triplets was shocking but exciting all the same.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Nov. 2025
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The Celtics started 1-for-7 from the field and fell behind 11-3 before Mazzulla made his first change, lifting Harper and sending in Payton Pritchard.—
Zack Cox,
Hartford Courant,
3 May 2026
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The brand says the V-design on the back of these wide-leg pants creates a butt-lifting effect.—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
2 May 2026
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In Church’s day, that separation depended on promoting a robust idea of American innocence over Europe’s enfeebling corruption.—
Sebastian Smee,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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There is a broader issue of manufacturers selling dangerous products and promoting them with deceptive advertising to lure youth into using their dangerous, ineffective products.—
Jad Abdel Nour,
Hartford Courant,
4 May 2026
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The story goes that Balanchine was so struck by the multi-colored glow of the jewelry displays at the Van Cleef & Arpels New York showroom that this led him to create a dance exalting their beauty.—
Guillermo Perez,
Miami Herald,
24 Mar. 2026
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As Alvarado explores repeatedly, Valdez rejected that pathway, instead honing his indigenous roots, and dedicating his life to exalting those who, like him, exist in the in-between.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Variety,
23 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Share this with a friend who could use some uplifting news bites in their inbox.—
Ronnie Li,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2026
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Inspired by blooms outside, floral dresses are an uplifting way to look polished while staying comfortable.—
Nicol Natale,
PEOPLE,
29 Apr. 2026
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After decades of delighting fans with her brilliant performances in comedies like Private Benjamin, Overboard and The First Wives Club, Hawn is turning to a different medium to spread the power of positivity.—
Eric Andersson,
PEOPLE,
28 Apr. 2026
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The rise of Bernie Sanders’ preferred Senate candidate in Michigan is frustrating moderates, delighting progressives, and testing the sway of Democratic leaders in a race that will likely determine the party’s shot at a Senate majority.—
Burgess Everett,
semafor.com,
22 Apr. 2026
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Since the event’s conception in 2013, more than 60,000 donors have helped hundreds of nonprofit organizations in El Dorado, Placer, Sacramento and Yolo counties raising more than $117 million, according to the Sacramento Region Community Foundation.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado,
Sacbee.com,
7 May 2026
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Clark’s legal team has also highlighted the role of the lead detective in the case, who was later convicted in an unrelated matter involving perjury and evidence tampering, further raising questions about the original investigation.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
7 May 2026
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“Elevating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elevating. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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